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Legal Music Share Thread.

One very important ground rule before we begin.

No Illegal Sharing.

This is a legal share thread. What this means is you can only post albums that are under a Creative Commons license, being distributed by the artist for free i.e. promotional copies, or the album has fallen under Public Domain. You can not post albums that are illegal to share over the net. This is still against the rules. If you're in doubt about a certain album then don't post it. Only post links to stuff you are 100% sure is legal to share.

What is a 'Creative Commons license'?
A creative Commons license is basically a copyright that lets you share the copyrighted works legally. There are a number of things you can't do with something under CC such as making money off the work. Each artist under Creative Commons will have a something on their homepage stating what you can and can not do with their work. E.g. some will let you use their music in your YouTube videos as long as you give a link back to them while others won't let you do that at all. Check the artists site before doing anything other than downloading and passing on the music to your friends.
You can learn more about CC here.

What is a 'promotional copy'?
A promotional copy is a copy of an album that the artist has released for free for publicity. It gives you a chance to listen to the album and decide if you want to buy it or not. Generally a promotional copy will have some voice over in the middle of songs saying its a promotional copy. If it does please warn people about this if you post one.

What is 'Public Domain'?
Copyright only lasts so long. After a while it runs out and the work goes into Public Domain. What this means is that anyone can use it and even make money off it. Please be careful when posting Public Domain works. While stuff like Mozart's compositions may be under Public Domain the performance may not be and thus is illegal to share. The performance has to also be under Public Domain for it to be legal.
Also note that certain countries have varying lengths as to when something goes into the Public Domain. Japan, for example, has a 50 year mark before something is in Public Domain but many other countries have far higher marks such a 75+.

Steadman
Say hello to Steadman(listening to them right now). The band that Paul McCartney tipped as the next big thing in English pop. I think he doesn't flatter them enough. The band album 'Revive' is easily one of my all time favorite albums. If you get anything in this thread make it Revive. But not only is Revive for free but their entire discography. Download em all here.

Nic Bommarito
Ok I may have exaggerated a bit with the last one but I guarantee you the next album is the greatest album of all time. 'Harp Fragments' is such a good album that its fighting for the top spot of my all time favorite albums with 'In the Aeroplane Over the Sea' and 'Traced In Air'. Its easily the best instrumental album I've ever heard. Just sit back and let the music flow over you. Harp Fragments here and full discography here.

The Kid Daytona
I have to list this wonderful Hip-hop artist as hes the man who got me into CC albums. At fist I was dubious as to whether any free album could be any good but after listening to his 'Come Fly With Me' album all doubts were gone. I was hungry and wanted more. While the lyrics at times leave something to be desired the music is addictive as hell and will have you bouncing around by the third track. His albums are all on his myspace here.

Diablo Swing Orchestra
While their latest effort isn't under CC and thus illegal to share their first album is. It won The Biggest Surprise award in 2006 Metal Storm awards and for good reason. If you're even the slightest fan of Avant-Garde metal then check it out. Download here.

Bi-Polar Bear
Another great Hip-Hop effort. Some of the songs really blow me away particularly the first one(language warning). Take a listen and if you like download it. Download here.

Paolo Pavan
Paolo is an absolutely beautiful piano jazz artist. Well worth checking out. No matter who I play it for it universally gets two thumbs up. Download here.

Professor Kliq
If you're a fan of electronic music in anyway then check out the Prof. His first Community Service album in particular has some amazing Big Beat tracks. The second is much more ambient styled but still worth checking out. Download all.

Various Artists
Fan of Fallout? Ever wanted to pretend you're listening to Galaxy News Radio? Try 31 free albums worth of classic oldies . Mac runs old Public Domain albums through period record players to get a lovely classic sound. Just take a listen to see what I mean. Download all 31 0.o. He also has a podcast if you're interested. Its found here.

The Dead Rocks
I'll leave you with some epic Surf Rock. I don't know what else to say about it other than its something you must check out. Download their Discography.

Right seen as there is a ska thread going atm check outChewing On Tinfoil
A lovely little ska outfit from Dublin. I've seen these guys twice live and they don't dissapoint. You can listen and download their album here.
And while you're over at Quote Unquote Records check out the other bands here.
I reccomend The Wild, Bomb The Music Industry! and Hard Girls. But check em all out anyway.

Jane Siberry
Did you know Jane Siberry is just giving away all her albums now? Well she is and you can check em all out here.

Just Plain Ant
Just Plain Ant is a rockin Hip Hop artist with some pretty good stuff. My favorite is The New Black but give everything a listen and download what you like. Its all here.

Tim Fite
Tims is one hell of a Hip-Hop artist. One of my favorite on the net and definatly worth checking out. You can pick up his latest album on his website here. If you want his full Discography just click on browse site and you can listen to all the albums and download a good few of them. My favorite so far is Change of Heart but they're all awesome.

Joey Kneiser
The All-Night Bedroom Revival is a great country album with bits of rock here and there. Its well worth checking out and you can do so here.

Lost World Order
Its Thrash baby yeah! With a hint of death I might add. This ones for those of you who need something a little faster and this outfit of four certainly deliver. Their album Marauders can be downloaded from here.

Manuele Atzeni
Some great Electronic stuff here. Give it s listen and see what you think. Download and stream here.

Menuda Coincidencia
Seen as I don't speak Spanish I can't understand a word Menuda Coincidencia says. You'd think that would be a big problem for enjoying a Hip Hop artist but its really not. The whole album comes off as really enjoyable and relaxing. Check it out here.

Nobody's Bizness
One hell of a blues duo. A must check out and download. Get it here.
While you're over at You Are Not Stealing Records check out some of the other stuff they have. Its a great net label and almost all of it is great stuff.

Amber Dust
Last but not least is a great Folky group known as Amber Dust. Give them a listen over at their site and you might find you like what you hear(or in my case, fall in love after the first 20 seconds of the first song on Good Things/ Bad Timing). Download em all here

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I'm diggin Kabuto's album. Still makin ma way through the others.

Speaking of 8-bit like music, check outPornophonique
Light rock crossed with 8-bit. The 8-bit doesn't take centre stage much so don't go expecting anything like Crystal Castles. Instead the 8-bit works as a back up and really makes the music stand out. Worth a listen, check em out here.

Start Of The End
RAWR! DEATH METALZ! Not sure what else to say. Have a listen, if it takes your fancy then download, if not then don't. Find two albums here.

The Postmen
If you've even spent two minutes on Jamendo then you've probably heard of these guys but there's a good reason they're popular. This five track EP is well worth listening to and you probably wont regret doing so. Find it here.

Matthew Solberg
How have I not mentioned Matthew Solberg yet? The man is a god and demands you listen to his music. Thou shalt less than three Matthew Solberg or faceth his wrath. His website.

Entertainment For The Braindead
I mentioned this lady in my blog and I shall be repeating what I said here. Her Hydrophobia is one of the best albums I've listened to in a long time. You can pick up 3 of her albums here. While you're over there check out The Wind Whistles who are another cool band.

Kangaroo MusiQue
More 8-bit tuneage! Listening to this while I'm typing and its pretty funkay. Worth a listen a least. You can check out his The Alan Sugar Trash Orchestra album here

DS-10 Dominator
DS-10 Dominator is quite the fellow. He writes his music with his Korg-10 DS(an awesome game/program I might add) and plays live using only the DS. I'd love to see him but for now I'll make do with his two free albums. Its mostly Dub-step so it that's your thing this should be right up your alley. Download em here.

Funtastic Power!
Last but not least. If you haven't heard of Funtastic Power I have to ask 'what rock have you been living under'? Know that Sparta remix? Well that's his, along with a large collection of other songs, most of which are for free. His site is here.

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A short update as I've been busy with stuff lately. If you find something cool on the interwebs don't forget to post it here

Zoe.LeelA
Berlin singer and actress ZOE.LEELA's album Queendom Come is one hell of a ride of a six track piece. It doesn't really let up the whole time, each song has catchy hook after catchy hook. My only complaint is its only six songs long ;_; I NEED MOAR! Check it out here.

Electric Sea Snake
This ambient artist is a favorite of mine. Not only because of the awesome name but music is damn good too. ESS is an ambient musician that sometimes dips into IDM. My favorite album of his is his first one 'In Lucid Dreams' though 'Thief' is well worth checking out as well. Pick em up over @ mine, all mine! records.

Juanitos
A cool reggae/ska/rocknroll band. Well worth listening to, I'd say start with their best of's and work your way around from there. You can find em over at Jamendo.

Beatoven
Another mine, all mine! artist. They highly recomend his EP so you know its good stuff Pick it up here.

BitBasic
Another cool electronic artist. BitBasic is UK artist who has been releasing stuff for some time now. I recommend his rainbow albums but give it all a listen. Pick up his stuff from here.

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Before this update I'd like to point everyone towards the Jamendo Tag search engine here. If you've ever tried to use the tag search on Jamendo I'm sure you noticed that you can't search two tags at once. This little baby lets you get past that and lets you omit certain tags from a search.

Pedals On Our Pirate Ships
I'm a big fan of folk punk(as the above link to the Wild will show) and one of my favorites is Pedals On Our Pirate Ships. I've been a fan of these guys for a while now but only noticed they were under CC when I spotted their split with The Wild. Well their first album is free and can be gotten here. Their second album you have to pay for but its only 5 US dollars and its dam good stuff. You can also still stream it for free. Enjoy.

The Rest
I'm not sure where to begin with describing the Rest. The bizarre are song names such as 'Atlantis, Typhoon, Oh Our Saviour, Starving Bears! Dance! Dance!'? Or the fact that said song is jaw droppingly awesome. The whole album is jaw droppingly awesome. They get compared to U2 a lot and while there are some similarities I think its fair to say they stand out on their own. Grab their album Atlantis, Oh Our Savior here.

Fresh Body Shop
If the last band sort of sounded like U2 then this band defiantly sound like NIN. Well their first album(Make this End) anyway. Its very impressive stuff and worth looking into. If thats not you're style then take a listen to some of their later efforts, especially their newest album(Director's Cut). Its much more of an acoustic/rock vibe as opposed to industrial. Alls good. Grab em here.

Love Through Cannibalism
Nintendocore FTW! This is sort of 8-bit/glitch/breakbeat and its superb. His newest album(Serial Experiments Tangela) is my favorite. It's not fast for the sake of being fast and it's just right. Although Metapodestroyer seems to be the most popular. Give it all a listen and make your own mind up. All albums on his bandcamp, here.

The Womb
Remember those guys who gate crashed CD:UK in 99 and gave out to Ant and Dec? No? Well this is them. And they recently released all their old material on CC. Thats 12 sweet albums. If you don't feel like shifting through all that then don't worry, the band have put together a compilation album of all their best stuff. You can pick it up on their website here.

Evils That Never Came
The last band for this update. Evils That Never Came are a great band that have been on the go for some time now. Both their albums, Northerly Windings and June, are great and you should at least listen if not download and then donate. You can get both albums on their bandcamp here.

*Note, some of the bandcamp pages here will say 'buy' rather than 'download'. This is a name your price system so if you want it for free just click but and type in 0.

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A fairly local post-rock band I like released an EP online. If you go to the website (below) and click "free download" you have to enter your e-mail addresses and it e-mails you a download link. No spam or anything, I promise.

The band is called Fishing the Sky, the EP is called Drop Beats no Bombs, and there's 4 tracks:

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Sorry for late update and short post but I lost a good chunk of my music in the death of my hard drive so I'm slowly rebuilding.

A-1
How have I never told you guys about A-1? If you enjoyed any of the releases from Scrub club records then you'll love this. Not only is his album 'After School Special' the best nerd-core album I've ever heard it's easily one of the best hip-hop albums. From start to finish it's a nostalgia fun trip. Download the album. Check out his website.

Hipster Youth
This one reminds me of Kid A, which is never a bad thing. Quality electronic album from the brain behind 'Porn On Vinyl'. Pick it up here.

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Bio:
Yellowbirds is the moniker for the musical exploits of Sam Cohen, guitarist/songwriter/singer of the psychedelic collective Apollo Sunshine. With timeless inspirations like Charles Mingus and The Velvet Underground in mind, Cohen created “The Color” by Yellowbirds, his "solo" debut (George Lewis Jr. of Twin Shadow guests.) Double-speed auto-harp glissandos, glowing backwards pedal-steel, bubbling echo and fuzz guitars coalesce into a warm wall of sound. As existential lyrical themes emerge, delivered nonchalantly over psyched-out aural landscapes, the picture emerges of a dust-blown, 4th dimensional Future West. This is Cohen's quixotic world where "only the purist tones can be heard".

From the page I linked to, just click the "Free Download" link. Then on the next page it should say "preparing Tyrian: Original Soundtrack" while it loads. When done loading it should say "Download Tyrian: Original Soundtrack", where the word "Download" is the actual download link. This will get you a zip file containing all the Tyrian OST songs in high quality MP3 320kbps format (file size is about 154MB for this zip file). However high quality, it is still lossy. For a lossless FLAC copy of it, click the down arrow just to the right of where the text says "format: MP3 320". This will give you a drop down menu of several different formats. Select FLAC from the list. Nowt it will say "preparing Tyrian: Original Soundtrack" at the top again. After several seconds it will change back to "Download Tyrian: Original Soundtrack", where the word "Download" is the actual download link. This will get you a zip file containing all the Tyrian OST songs in lossless FLAC format (file size is about 203MB for this zip file).

Use Windows Media Player or VLC Player to play MP3. Use VLC Player to play FLAC.

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Mostly used by media companies for television and adds this site still may interest you if you enjoy soundtracks. A huge library of free music worth checking out, especially for aspiring young YT content creators(just make sure you don't enable ad revenue). Deep East Music

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Well dang. This is a legal music share thread, and I've legally got some legal music to share legally. Here's my SoundCloud. Everything there is under a Creative Commons license, and downloads are available.

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Mr. Oizo, techno artist and the guy responsible for the adorable Flat Eric, is releasing a couple of albums for free. My personal pick is "Unfinished Unreleased Unpleasant". Just be ready... this doesn't sound like any conventional techno. Also, the site and the first track have a little profanity, but IIRC, the first track is the only one with any vocals at all.

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I'm in a band called GS 1.0. We love celebrating Japanese culture! We do covers of anime themes and J-Pop songs, and we also write our own. If you'd like to check out any of our stuff, here's a link to our Youtube channel, which we upload to roughly twice a week. Enjoy! ^_^